Don's Lighthouse
Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 961-6700
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Desmond Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Seafood 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 4:30pm- 9pm, Bar: Daily 11:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Don's Lighthouse – by John Hyduk
The Scene
Strange: Of all the fine Cleveland restaurants on whose menus you can find any number of great seafood dishes, there are few that devote themselves primarily to seafood. The patrons arrive casually elegant, with the hooked returning on the weekend to work on their mussels. Minutes from the downtown attractions via the West Shoreway, the Edgewater Beach State Park--home of the best sunsets in town--is just across the road.
The Food
When it comes to fish, Don's is decidedly old-school (no pun intended). This popular grill in a renovated lakefront resort hotel serves crab (fresh), swordfish (fresher) and assorted examples of the Great Lakes' bounty (still flopping). Cajun and Jamaican influences have crept into the classic preparation, so your shrimp may arrive jerked and your crab dinner under a bayou blanket.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDon's is conveniently located near downtown, so plan on eating here before or after a big night out on the town.
User Reviews for Don's Lighthouse
04/06/2008 Posted by Popki
This restaurant was a great choice. I have been there twice now, once as a celebratory lunch w/co-workers, and once as a date, and both times the food, service, and atmosphere were great. The lunch crowd was busy but the service didn't miss a beat. Went for an off-night dinner w/my girlfriend who loved it. As a girl who loves nice restaurants and has lived everywhere from NY to FLA, she stated many times in the months following that this was by far one of her favorite restaurants. As a former server in college I can attest to the great service. And the food was great. The prices seemed closer to $$$ than $$ listed here, but it was reasonable and delicious. They seem to have very good specials, and I definitely recommend a visit. I will be back!
Pros: Great food, atmosphere, etc.
Cons: Possibly pricey for lunch, GREAT for dinner.
01/31/2008 Posted by jbean84
Don’s Lighthouse is a very unique building and would be a wonderful place for a upscale restaurant, key phrase: would be! To start the staff and Don’s are robotic to say the lease! They have little to no expression, personality or friendliness. It seems like they are as miserable to be there as you will be about half way through your meal. However, the valet (which is usually complementary) is really nice and welcoming. The walls are painted with massive hot air balloons which remind me of a child’s room from a horror movie-it’s just really creepy. Save your money and enjoy your meal by not going to Don’s and any holiday or weekend night. I ordered a steak well done it came to me rare! My boyfriend’s meal was served to him cold and our wine glasses were so dirty that we wondered if they were washed. I feel that Don’s quality of food is more of a Red Lobster than an upscale sea food restaurant. The shape of the building allows for the “Red Lobster-like” crowd to spoil your conversation and experience.
Pros: If you have any in mind please let me know
Cons: Everything
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